''Flap Compartment' Crossbody Tote By Nila Anthony

The bag was large and had pockets and a removable strap, however the material was cheap looking in gray and stank to high heaven like a plastics factory. Also, the structure of the bag was such that unless it was full, the flap didn't close properly and the bag collapsed into a heap. The pockets have these silly straps over them that make them hard to close. The flap has two zippers that don't close completely and the compartment they enclose is totally useless.

I really don't know that I completely regret this purchase, but if I had it to do over again, I don't think I would buy this bag.

PROs: Extra long, adjustable cross-body strap, and large size make this bag perfect for hands free schlepping through airports or while shopping. Side, back and flap compartments mean that finding items by touch while driving becomes a little easier. Unlike another reviewer, I liked the textured leather and mine has no odd or strong smell.

Cons: Top flap, particularly when it contains items, just flops around and gets in the way. Inside compartments are completely too shallow- my sunglasses just fall right out because the pocket isn't nearly deep enough. As another reviewer mentioned, the side pockets have a snap flap but there's also an annoying strap across them that makes them tough to get into.

The hardware needs to be more heavy duty for a bag this size. Did they think we'd only be carrying around cotton balls...Read more

I actually purchased the bag in grey, but I don't think that it is available anymore. I'm not sure if I like how the black looks, but the bag is awesome. There are so many pockets and the strap that makes it a crossbody comes off if you just want a purse. This thing is huge too, it fits everything I need and doesn't feel strained. I have to carry around a bunch of books and they all fit inside this bag nicely.